The Senior Project Manager will oversee water resources and stormwater engineering projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, foster client relationships, and ensure effective project delivery while mentoring staff.
Location(s): California
Practice/Department: Engineering
Internal Title: Engineering Project Manager II
Work Environment: Hybrid
Compensation: $160,000-$195,000 annually*
Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.
Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.
Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.
Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.Who You AreAs an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.
Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.How You’ll Make an ImpactDudek is seeking a Senior Project Manager with 15 or more years of experience in water resources (surface water) engineering and project management. The Senior Project Manager independently manages complex water resources and stormwater engineering projects with broad scope, multiple stakeholders, and evolving requirements. This highly experienced professional will lead complex, multidisciplinary projects, represent Dudek in fostering key client relationships, and drive revenue across diverse clients and sectors. The role also involves mentoring staff, ensuring effective project delivery, and contributing to strategic growth initiatives.Duties and Responsibilities
Project Management and Execution
- Manage mid- to large-scale water resources and stormwater engineering projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
- Oversee project planning, execution, and financial performance, ensuring projects meet profitability targets.
- Execute project task management, including budgeting, invoicing, contract amendments, and QA/QC of technical deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and engineering best practices.
- Lead technical design efforts, feasibility studies, hydraulic and hydrologic analyses, floodplain studies, site grading, and storm drain design as applicable
Client and Partner Engagement
- Build and maintain high-level client relationships across diverse sectors and geographies.
- Represent the company in client meetings, resource agency discussions, and public forums.
- Identify and pursue cross-selling and new business opportunities.
Financial Performance and Contract Management
- Track project budgets, forecast potential risks, and proactively manage contract scope and amendments.
- Approve invoices and ensure timely billing and budget reconciliation.
- Implement strategies to prevent scope creep and ensure projects stay on track financially.
Team Leadership and Mentorship
- Supervise and mentor staff, providing training on project management, technical skills, and industry best practices.
- Ensure effective delegation and delivery of high-quality work through QA/QC processes.
- Collaborate with other project managers to schedule and forecast project needs.
Business Development and Industry Engagement
- Lead proposals for high-profile projects and participate in strategic pursuits.
- Represent the company at professional organizations, conferences, and public speaking engagements.
- Stay current with trends and technical standards in water resources and stormwater engineering.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience in engineering and project management, with focus on water resources/stormwater.
- California Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Strong technical expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, floodplain analysis, stormwater BMP design, site grading, and/or storm drain design.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, lead interdisciplinary teams, and deliver successful outcomes.
- Strong leadership, communication, and technical writing skills.
- Valid driver’s license and active personal automobile liability insurance.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment
- Knowledge of California NPDES programs and stormwater BMP design.
- Experience with modeling/design software such as ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, FLO-2D, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
- Experience presenting to governing bodies and public agencies.
- Active participation in professional organizations and industry conferences.
Compensation: $160,000-$195,000 annually*
- *Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.
Environment
- This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
- This job requires occasional project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.
- Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
- Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.
- Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek’s operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek’s commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action.
Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.
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